Squiz Kids
Squiz Media
Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 10 minutes of age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom.There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much more).Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or visit the Squiz Kids website.PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.
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Nov 10, 2020 • 9min
Wednesday, November 11 - Remembrance Day explained; the pooches bound for the White House; State of Origin kicks off again; and England’s little drummer girl.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKS Champ and Major: Presidential petshttps://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-54871695Dave Grohl Drum Battlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZBQW2gE0Ew&feature=youtu.beVote for Squiz Kids in the Australian Podcast Awardshttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 9, 2020 • 9min
Tuesday, November 10 - COVID vaccine breakthrough; Japan’s plucky little radish; alien life in outer space; and Xbox versus Playstation - game on!
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSThe plucky little daikon that couldhttps://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/11/1c97301f3a59-daikon-radish-found-growing-in-concrete-in-heart-of-osaka.htmlVote for Squiz Kids in the Australian Podcast Awardshttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 8, 2020 • 9min
Monday, November 9 - History made in US election; the wild wallabies of England; the winning Wallabies of Australia; and when popstars meet politics.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSBeyonce’s Kamala Harris pichttps://www.instagram.com/p/CHTQRkbH_W1National Recycling Weekhttps://recyclingnearyou.com.au/nationalrecyclingweek/Vote for Squiz Kids in the Australian Podcast Awardshttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 5, 2020 • 9min
Friday, November 6 - Still counting … the US election drags on; how a web-cam saved a pig; Wallabies’ last chance game; and calling all frog hunters!
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSPig fire live stream picshttps://nypost.com/2020/11/04/woman-watching-livestream-saves-new-york-pigs-from-barn-blaze/Frog ID Weekhttps://www.frogid.net.au/frog-id-weekWhat’s Up Fox?Reading: Storm Boy - the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/80461.Storm_BoyListening: Wrap Me In Plastic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIgC1EwZczk&vl=enWatching: Storm Boy - the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cBOvn18yeQVote for Squiz Kids in the Australian Podcast Awardshttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 4, 2020 • 9min
Thursday, November 5 - US Election: too close to call; Antarctic iceberg on a collision course; Queensland wins the State of Origin; and Eric the firefighting parrot.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSIceberg collision coursehttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-54798031Vote for Squiz Kids in the Australian Podcast Awardshttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 4, 2020 • 15min
Squiz Kids Q+A - Filo from Junior Masterchef
A kids-only Q+A session with Junior Masterchef contestant, Filo.Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 3, 2020 • 9min
Wednesday, November 4 - America votes as the world holds its breath; the whale that saved a train; it’s State of Origin time; and Baby Shark strikes again.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSWhale tail catches trainhttps://apnews.com/article/dutch-whale-tail-sculpture-catches-train-de0577175ba65260b4bd0923bf7b4a08Vote for Squiz Kids in the Australian Podcast Awardshttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 2, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday November 3 - Trump or Biden? America decides; it’s Melbourne Cup day; inside the Among Us craze; and why your dog loves your smell.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSVote for Squiz Kids in the Australian Podcast Awardshttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 1, 2020 • 9min
Monday, November 2 - Donut day for Australia; the great fox spider returns; Wallabies take a thrashing; and Bluey’s new friend.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSVote for Squiz Kids - Australian Podcasting Awards:https://australianpodcastawards.com/voteSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 29, 2020 • 10min
Friday, October 30 - Halloween: what does it mean?; the world’s smallest boat; the Wallabies moment of truth; and the blue crayfish craze.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSWorld’s smallest boathttps://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/28/europe/tiny-boat-microswimmer-intl-scli-scn/index.htmlBlue marron crayfishhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-10-29/blue-marron-demand-claws-to-record-high-prices/12822502What’s Up Fox:Reading: Goosebumps: https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/books/goosebumps/ Listening: Thriller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA&list=PLBF29177C5D2545EFWatching: Hotel Transylvania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4RK3jY7AVkSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
